DALAT: BazaarNita and Dalat Waterfront —the latest landmarks in Dalat, the administrative town of the Dalat district in Mukah Division, are also tourist attractions.
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the launch of these two projects here on Saturday (Dec 19).
In his speech, Abang Johari pointed out that Dalat, which is situated by the Oya River, was a very attractive place with its river view.
He said the Dalat Waterfront was a symbol of prosperity of the residents and thanked Dalat assemblywoman, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, her team and government officers for developing the town.
He revealed that he proposed the waterfront project when he was tourism minister.
Abang Johari was pleased that the project was finally completed.
The chief minister revealed that he had allocated large funds for rural infrastructure development throughout the state including Dalat district.
Many members of the public in Dalat interviewed by Suara Sarawak, New Sarawak Tribune’s sister paper, were thankful to the state government for developing the district and improving their socio-economic status.
Niel Chalesypine Mosing, 30
‘I am very proud of the improved infrastructure in Dalat now and thankful to the state government and our assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah for their help. To all, especially the youth, please use these facilities well and take good care of them.’
Badrul Hisham Bolhi, 35
‘The new Dalat Waterfront will boost tourism in the district while the BazaarNita will offer business opportunities to housewives. We are very fortunate to have a special place for women, especially single mothers, and housewives to do business.’
Asteria Eda, 41
‘I am very moved by the setting up of this Bazaarnita and I would like to thank the state government and Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Now, we can stop selling our goods by the roadside. We will make the most of this facility.’
Mohd Afiq Izzuddin, 44
‘Now Dalat is very different from what it was before. It has transformed so much for the better. The BazaarNita can help the local folk with special skills to generate extra income.
